Dubreuil Fontaine Beaune Montrevenots 2019 - DUTY PAID
*DUTY PAID* Score: 88-90 points, Jasper Morris for Inside Burgundy and 89 - 91 Points, Neal Martin for Vinous.
Burgundy is as much about the people as it is about the wine... At this small family-run domaine, it is very much a family affair. Christine Gruere-Dubreuil has for 30 years fashioned very fruit-driven red wines and full-flavoured, silky whites. She is now being joined by her always cheery daughter Clementine. Pernard Vergelesses is a beautiful small village next to Corton Charlemagne. It lives in the shadow of its neighbour which means its prices are reasonable when you find this domaine. The wines here are incredibly good and it’s a wonder why wines such as Pernard Vergelesses have not hit the big time. These are definitely wines for enthusiasts as they offer the magic of both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at affordable prices. Quantities are small and quality is high.
On visiting the domaine, your heart misses a beat as you look behind you at the gorgeous hillside backdrop. Here in the hills you are surrounded by exquisite scenery. Beautiful vineyards and woods are all around you, it’s truly dreamy. The family lives at the monopole of Clos Berthet, which is one of the flagship wines of Pernand-Vergelesses, a classically Burgundian, picturesque village situated next to the hill of Corton. While the wines from this area can be truly excellent, it has always lived in the shadow of its more illustrious hillside neighbours. Enthusiasts should pay close attention, since both its red and white wines offer superb value for money. The passion of the family can be tasted across Dubreuil Fontaine’s range, which delivers beautifully pure, ripe flavours throughout. The reds express wonderful cherry tones, offering finely tuned, silky fruit. The whites are lively, flavoursome, and richly textured, and while the Premier Crus will benefit from bottle age, there is real class here and they will delight patient buyers.
Aside from their heartland of Pernand-Vergelesses and Corton, the family’s small parcels in Pommard and Volnay should not be overlooked. Well sited old parcels add a dimension of sheer pedigree. The village Volnay is a standout as much of it is produced from premier cru fruit – a very fine Pinot and a true bargain.
The critics on domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine 2021 vintage:
Volnay:
“Plenty of energy on the nose, rather stylish in a darker red fruit, some plums... 88-90 points.” Jasper Morris MW – Inside Burgundy
“A delightful, pure bouquet with red cherries, wild strawberries, undergrowth and just a hint of cocoa…. This should age nicely in bottle. 89-91 Points” Neal Martin, Vinous
Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc 1er Cru Clos Berthet:
“A more complete wine in all departments this year, light fresh apples and a useful salinity…. 91 Points” Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
“A well balanced and demonstrates more nuance than the Sous Fretille, with bitter lemon mixed with Golden Delicious and a touch of ginger imparting spiciness that particularly comes through on the aftertaste. Very fine." 91 Points. Neal Martin, Vinous
Grand Cru Corton Bresandes:
“Vibrant juicy fresh red raspberry fruit. Some tannins behind but they are refined and not bitter and the fruit is genial. Plenty to enjoy here in the appealing style of Bressandes. A long finish". 90-93 Points, Jasper Morris MW – Inside Burgundy
“Opening gradually with crushed stone infusing the dark berry fruits, plus hints of blood orange and allspice in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. Presents a judicious sprinkling of white pepper with adequate weight and backbone on the finish to suggest that it will offer 12-15 years of drinking pleasure." 90-92 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous
All prices are in bond.
Please enquire as quantities are limited. Wines arrive January 2024
*DUTY PAID* Score: 88-90 points, Jasper Morris for Inside Burgundy and 89 - 91 Points, Neal Martin for Vinous.
*DUTY PAID* 88 - 90 points, Neal Martin, Vinous and 86 points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
*All prices in bond* “Plenty of energy on the nose, rather stylish in a darker red fruit, some plums... 88-90 points.” Jasper Morris MW – Inside Burgundy.
*All prices in bond* 89-9 Points, Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy. The Dubreuil-Fontaine Pommard vines were slightly less damaged by the frost, especially the sector En Boeuf. A full crimson red colour. There is a weight and generosity of fruit on the nose which the lesser appellations slightly missed.
*All prices in bond* 87-88 Points Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy. Mid red, a little brighter. Some zest to the fresh red fruit. Still a little bit firm at the finish, but the fruit carries on
through. Some similarity to 2017 suggests Christine. The fruit returns prettily to finish. Drink from 2024-2027.
*All prices in bond* 86-87 Points Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy. Mid red. A pretty floral red fruit, elegant and with charm, in the style of typical Pernand. Attractively perfumed on the palate too, light tannins, an agreeable lighter red for summer drinking.
*All prices in bond* 89 Points, Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy. Fresh pale lemon colour. The bouquet is beautifully typical of Pernand. Plenty of fruit here on the palate with a little bit of
flesh too. Ripe greengage and white fruit behind, and the right balance of acidity as well.
*All prices in bond* 91 Points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy. Mid lemon yellow. The bouquet is a little tighter and tenser while the palate stretches out further than Sous Frétille. A more
complete wine in all departments this year, light fresh apples and a useful salinity. Much more persistent this year.
*All prices in bond* 93 Points Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy. Pale to mid lemon. The bouquet is restrained yet fine. This is very graceful, with a seamless silky texture. A discreet and
elegant example, medium bodied, quite persistent, a little well-judged oak, and a few stones bringing up the finish.
*All prices in bond* 89-91 Points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy. A lighter purple colour with quite a refined floral pinot nose. This upper hillside vineyard stays fresh yet has added weight with global warming. The fresh limestone feel is well supported by red fruit, with attractive persistence.
*All prices in bond* 90-92 Points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy. A good bright lighter purple crimson. There is a little more depth of fruit on the nose. More precision, fine structure, a return of high-class fruit at the finish. Not dramatic but fine boned and well made. Long fine finish.
*All prices in bond* 88-90 Points Jasper Morris inside Burgundy. Mid red crimson, the nose is altogether more rustic, being served after the Ile de Vergelesses. Rugby man shoulders to this but the tannins are not ugly and the wine finishes well.
*All prices in bond* 90-92 Points Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy. A brisk crimson colour. The nose shows some juiciness of red fruits. Well balanced, not too tannic, though the
*All prices in bond* 89-92 Points Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy. A mid crimson purple colour. The Epenots ripened well in 2021 and that shows in the nature of the fruit, discreet on the nose, but filling the mouth relatively well. Just slightly bitter tannins behind. Additional elevage may pay dividends here.
*All prices in bond* 91-93 Points Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy. Mid crimson purple with a lovely raspberry seedless aspect. A little bit tighter on the palate, slightly more
concentration and though still entirely red fruit this has a darker profile. The tannins and acidity are in balance at the finish.
*All prices in bond* 90-93 Points, Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy. Bright palish purple, with a vibrant juicy fresh red raspberry fruit. Some tannins behind but they are refined and
not bitter and the fruit is genial. Plenty to enjoy here in the appealing style of Bressandes. A long finish.
*All prices in bond* 89 Points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy. Mid lemon yellow. There is some energy to the bouquet but it is a little less fine than the village wine, more fruit than flowers but less elegant. Apples on the palate, no more than medium intensity and persistence.
Mixed case of 6 including 3 of each of: Dubreuil Fontaine Beaune Montrevenots 1er Cru 2019 and Dubreuil Fontaine Pernand Vergelesses Villages Blanc 2020
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